Austin Tx Event Planning

Lizanne Schwieterman

San Diego, CA

Cell: 858-***-**** Email: ************.*******@*****.***

SKILLS OVERVIEW

● Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe, Slack, Asana, Sharepoint, and Salesforce. Using both PCs and Macs.

● Working knowledge of various office equipment, office management systems, and procedures

● Effective communication, team player in collaborative environments, and capacity for multi-tasking

● Able to perform work with minimal supervision and understands how to make difficult decisions under pressure situations PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Captain, Events Catering – Compass Group (contracted with Tesla, Austin TX HQ) October 2023 – Jan 2024

● Lead catering activities and scheduling for corporate events hosted at Tesla, Austin TX HQ Austin, TX

● Handled all admin activities related to catering and food event planning, including customer escalations

● Worked collaboratively within a team environment, assisted others to ensure event deadlines were met

● Remained flexible with scheduling demands, to ensure proper staffing and coverage

● Realized a passion for this industry, but wanted to find a similar role back near my home area in San Diego, CA Corporate Event Planner – Klaess Management January 2023 – March 2023

● Managed client events, of various industries and locations within the US (Traveled frequently to accommodate clientele) San Diego, CA

● Experience with the full lifecycle of event planning: from Proposal, budgeting, Event coordination, event execution, and post-event reporting

● Interface regularly with executive level staff and attend meetings both virtually and in person Events Coordinator (Temp) - Smart City Networks July 2022 - October 2022

● Responded to customer's questions regarding accounting, billing, networking, and collections San Diego, CA

● Supported and coordinated customer sales and service activities with show/site management at the San Diego Convention Center

● Communicated with other department team members on customer sales and service issues

● Prepared all show site reports, obtained customer approval and signature on all requested services

● Provided guidance to Customer Service Representatives and functioned as a lead, regional specialist, or assistant to the manager as needed Events Management Coordinator (Temp)- Zebra Technologies/Fetch Robotics March 2022 - June 2022

● Built client relationships and acquired new customers by hosting briefings Remote/Travel

● Planned, developed, and implemented corporate events (i.e. trade shows, client appreciation, VIP events, conferences, and grand openings)

● Ensured all event roles are clearly defined, executed event Timelines, and conducted post-event evaluation of success

● Met budget specifications of $700,000+

● Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, vertical marketing, product marketing, and others to deliver end-to-end corporate events Lead Secretary - Firefight Productions LLC August 2020 - February 2021

● Reported directly to the Health and Safety Supervisor (HSS) Los Angeles, CA

● Assisted in developing strategies for the Health, Safety & Cleaning department to safely film a NETFLIX movie during COVID

● Presented end-of-day meetings and new department employees on safety protocols

● Created PowerPoint presentation for HSS to present to all incoming crew departments

● Monitored, ordered, and distributed all Personal Protective Equipment to the film crew

● Set up safety zones, built carts for PPE, taped off zones, and posted signage in all LA offices and on the film set

● Organized logistics for weekly NAAT testing for cast and crew Event Specialist - MuFon Party & Tent Rentals July 2019 - February 2020

● Assisted customers with renting the appropriate products for their events by phone and in person Fort Wayne, IN

● Followed up with clients on event quotes and completed contracts

● Data entry, prepped, processed, consolidated, and filed paperwork and notes before and after the event

● Confirmed with customers their orders and delivery Times prior to event setup; Occasional travel across the nation

● Ensured all site prep work had been completed and managed the company’s booth at trade shows. Project Manager - Code Four June 2017 – May 2018

● Event Planning and lead member of events department technical and on-site teams Huntington Beach, CA

● Supervised and hands-on managed project logistics for Trade Shows and high-end clients

● Produced large-scale events that required coordination of site analysis, staging, rigging, lighting, audio, video, power

● Translated design/creative concepts into detailed project estimates and basic CAD/3D drawings in a Timely basis

● Prepared quotes for clients, and presented technical plans and pricing to clients

● Ejectively communicated aesthetic and technical concerns to clients and colleagues Sr. Marketing Coordinator - MBS Media Campus April 2013 – March 2017 Huntington Beach, CA

● Managed high-quality events: Co. parties for 300+ attendees, client appreciation for 400+ attendees, virtual events for Board of Directors EDUCATION

California State University, Fullerton Bachelor of Arts in Radio/TV/Film Graduated May 2012

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